From Corolla to Cayman: New car models in 2014

Here are a few of the new models set to hit dealership floors later this year.

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Infiniti Q50

New to Infiniti's lineup is the entry-level Q50, a small competitor to the Lexus IS and BMW 3-Series. It has a low, wide look and taut lines. Under the hood is a 328-horsepower, 3.7-liter V6 that gets 20 mpg in the city and 30 on the highway. The Q50, which went on sale this summer, starts at $36,700 (excluding shipping) for the base model and $43,950 for the hybrid. less

New to Infiniti's lineup is the entry-level Q50, a small competitor to the Lexus IS and BMW 3-Series. It has a low, wide look and taut lines. Under the hood is a 328-horsepower, 3.7-liter V6 that gets 20 mpg in ... more

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Infiniti QX60

The QX60 crossover, previously called the JX35, gets a hybrid version that's available in both front-wheel and all-wheel-drive. Fuel economy and pricing haven't been released for the hybrid, which goes on sale in September. less

The QX60 crossover, previously called the JX35, gets a hybrid version that's available in both front-wheel and all-wheel-drive. Fuel economy and pricing haven't been released for the hybrid, which goes on sale ... more

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Jaguar F-TYPE

The two-seat, rear-wheel-drive sports convertible was unveiled at the Paris auto show in 2012 and went on sale in the U.S. earlier this summer. On the outside, there's a big grille and vertical headlights that follow the sleek lines of the car. The F Type starts at $69,000 excluding shipping. less

The two-seat, rear-wheel-drive sports convertible was unveiled at the Paris auto show in 2012 and went on sale in the U.S. earlier this summer. On the outside, there's a big grille and vertical headlights that ... more

The 2014 Forte small car, which went on sale in March, is bigger and sportier than the outgoing model. On the inside, the Forte has premium standard features, including wheel-mounted audio controls, satellite radio, power windows and heated folding side mirrors. Two variations will go on sale this fall: The Forte5 hatchback and Forte Koup two-door. Pricing hasn't been announced for the Koup or the Forte5.

The 2014 Forte small car, which went on sale in March, is bigger and sportier than the outgoing model. On the inside, the Forte has premium standard features, including wheel-mounted audio controls, satellite

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Kia Cadenza

Kia pulled its full-size Amanti sedan off the market three years ago. Now, it returns and gets significantly more upscale with the 2014 Cadenza. The Cadenza's big, 18-inch wheels and long, contoured hood give it a premium look. The Cadenza starts at $35,100, which includes complimentary maintenance for 36 months or 37,000 miles.

Kia pulled its full-size Amanti sedan off the market three years ago. Now, it returns and gets significantly more upscale with the 2014 Cadenza. The Cadenza's big, 18-inch wheels and long, contoured hood give

The 2014 Sorento crossover isn't completely new, but it has been significantly updated. It sits on a new chassis — to improve ride and handling — and has a new standard engine, a 2.4-liter direct-injection four-cylinder with 191 horsepower. The Sorento, which went on sale in the spring, starts at $24,100.

The 2014 Sorento crossover isn't completely new, but it has been significantly updated. It sits on a new chassis — to improve ride and handling — and has a new standard engine, a 2.4-liter direct-injection

SUV is redesigned for the 2014 model year with a standard third-row seat that folds flat. Lightweight, more aerodynamic body with a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine and continuously variable transmission. Starts at $23,820 including shipping. less

SUV is redesigned for the 2014 model year with a standard third-row seat that folds flat. Lightweight, more aerodynamic body with a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine and continuously variable transmission. Starts ... more

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Kia Soul

The funky, boxy Soul has a more premium look in its second generation, with more width and length and a more aggressive grille. Inside, there are upgraded materials and a larger, 8-inch touch screen in the dashboard. To improve the driving dynamics, the body is stiffer and the suspension has been reworked. less

The funky, boxy Soul has a more premium look in its second generation, with more width and length and a more aggressive grille. Inside, there are upgraded materials and a larger, 8-inch touch screen in the ... more

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Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Land Rover boasts that the 2014 Range Rover Sport is its fastest vehicle ever, with a zero-to-60 time of 4.7 seconds and a much more agile feel thanks to its new, lighter aluminum underbody. Under the hood, there's a 3.0-liter V6 with 340 horsepower or a supercharged 5.0-liter V8 with 510 horsepower. The Range Rover Sport, which goes on sale this fall, starts at $63,495. less

Land Rover boasts that the 2014 Range Rover Sport is its fastest vehicle ever, with a zero-to-60 time of 4.7 seconds and a much more agile feel thanks to its new, lighter aluminum underbody. Under the hood, ... more

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Lincoln MKC

Ford relaunched its luxury Lincoln brand in the spring with the new MKZ midsize sedan. It was the first of four new Lincolns expected over the next four years. If it looks anything like the concept shown in January at the Detroit auto show, the MKC will have subtly undulating sides and a panoramic glass roof. less

Ford relaunched its luxury Lincoln brand in the spring with the new MKZ midsize sedan. It was the first of four new Lincolns expected over the next four years. If it looks anything like the concept shown in ... more

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Maserati Quattroporte

The Quattroporte sedan is longer and lighter than before, but still has Maserati's distinctive oval grille and elegant, minimalist styling. For the first time, the sedan is offered with four-wheel drive. Pricing will be released later this fall when the car goes on sale. less

The Quattroporte sedan is longer and lighter than before, but still has Maserati's distinctive oval grille and elegant, minimalist styling. For the first time, the sedan is offered with four-wheel drive. ... more

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Mazda 3

The third generation Mazda3 small car, which goes on sale this fall, now has the same elegant swooping lines, elongated hood and narrow headlights of the larger Mazda6. The Mazda3 starts at $16,945.

The third generation Mazda3 small car, which goes on sale this fall, now has the same elegant swooping lines, elongated hood and narrow headlights of the larger Mazda6. The Mazda3 starts at $16,945.

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Mazda 6

The 2014 Mazda6 midsize sedan went on sale early in 2013 but has already gotten an update. Mazda says the iELOOP system makes the Mazda6 the most fuel-efficient non-hybrid on the market, at 40 mpg on the highway and 32 in combined city/highway driving. The iELOOP system is part of a $2,000 option package on the Grand Touring edition of the Mazda6, which starts at $29,695. less

The 2014 Mazda6 midsize sedan went on sale early in 2013 but has already gotten an update. Mazda says the iELOOP system makes the Mazda6 the most fuel-efficient non-hybrid on the market, at 40 mpg on the ... more

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Mercedes-Benz New CLA Class

Mercedes offers a relatively low-priced entry-level small four-door car with the CLA. It looks like a coupe and has a new inline four-cylinder turbocharged engine with gasoline injected directly into cylinders. CLA250 front-drive car goes on sale in September with a 208 horsepower engine and a base price under $31,000. less

Mercedes offers a relatively low-priced entry-level small four-door car with the CLA. It looks like a coupe and has a new inline four-cylinder turbocharged engine with gasoline injected directly into cylinders. ... more

All models get freshening with new standard LED headlights and tail lamps and redesigned rear bumpers. Inside, there's new grain on the dash, an analog clock, and the gear shift lever is moved to the steering column. Models already are on sale, starting at $51,900 excluding shipping. less

All models get freshening with new standard LED headlights and tail lamps and redesigned rear bumpers. Inside, there's new grain on the dash, an analog clock, and the gear shift lever is moved to the steering ... more

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Mercedes S Class

The brand's flagship big sedan is redesigned for 2014 and will be the first car with no light bulbs because all of its lights are LEDs. The base S550 has a 4.6-liter biturbo V-8 with 455 horsepower. The S550 goes on sale in November, as does the high-performance S63 AMG 4Matic. Prices weren't announced. less

The brand's flagship big sedan is redesigned for 2014 and will be the first car with no light bulbs because all of its lights are LEDs. The base S550 has a 4.6-liter biturbo V-8 with 455 horsepower. The S550 ... more

The hatchback subcompact comes to America powered by a tiny 1.2-liter three-cylinder engine that puts out 74 horsepower. Has a continuously variable transmission and gets up to 44 mpg on the highway. Company says it's the most fuel-efficient gas-powered car in the U.S. that isn't a hybrid. Due out in the fall, price not yet announced. less

The hatchback subcompact comes to America powered by a tiny 1.2-liter three-cylinder engine that puts out 74 horsepower. Has a continuously variable transmission and gets up to 44 mpg on the highway. Company ... more

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Nissan Versa Note

The Versa Note, which went on sale in July, adds a five-door hatchback to the subcompact Versa lineup. It has a sharper, more sculpted look than the Versa sedan but the same 109-horsepower, 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine. It gets 40 mpg on the highway and 31 mpg in the city. The Versa Note starts at $13,990 for a manual transmission and $15,240 for an automatic. Prices exclude shipping. less

The Versa Note, which went on sale in July, adds a five-door hatchback to the subcompact Versa lineup. It has a sharper, more sculpted look than the Versa sedan but the same 109-horsepower, 1.6-liter ... more

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Nissan Rogue

A new version of the Rogue small crossover will debut in the fall. Nissan is releasing details in mid-September.

A new version of the Rogue small crossover will debut in the fall. Nissan is releasing details in mid-September.

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Porsche Cayman

Porsche's redesigned two-seater is about 60 pounds lighter and stiffer for a better ride. The reworked engines provide more power but better fuel economy, clocking in at 32 mpg on the highway (up from 19 mpg in the previous model). There's a six-speed manual transmission or an optional seven-speed automatic. Other updates: Keyless entry and adaptive cruise control. Pricing starts at $52,600.

Porsche's redesigned two-seater is about 60 pounds lighter and stiffer for a better ride. The reworked engines provide more power but better fuel economy, clocking in at 32 mpg on the highway (up from 19 mpg in

The Macan, a new SUV one size smaller than the Cayenne, is expected to be unveiled in November. So far, few details are available.

The Macan, a new SUV one size smaller than the Cayenne, is expected to be unveiled in November. So far, few details are available.

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Porsche Panamera

The Panamera sedan will come in three new variants later this fall: the S E-Hybrid, Porsche's first plug-in hybrid; and two executive versions of the Panamera 4S and Turbo models that are longer and come with a new 3.0-liter turbocharged V6 engine that gets 420 horsepower. The base Panamera starts at $78,100. The hybrid is $99,000, while the Executive 4S is $125,600. The lineup tops out at $161,100 with the Executive Turbo.

The Panamera sedan will come in three new variants later this fall: the S E-Hybrid, Porsche's first plug-in hybrid; and two executive versions of the Panamera 4S and Turbo models that are longer and come with a

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Scion tC

The 2014 Scion tC sports coupe, which went on sale in June, has sportier, more aggressive styling thanks to its bigger grille, narrower headlights and 18-inch wheels. Inside, a 6.1-inch touchscreen audio system is standard. It gets an estimated 23 mpg in the city and 31 mpg on the highway. The tC coupe starts at $19,965.

The 2014 Scion tC sports coupe, which went on sale in June, has sportier, more aggressive styling thanks to its bigger grille, narrower headlights and 18-inch wheels. Inside, a 6.1-inch touchscreen audio system

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Subaru Forester

The small SUV has been in dealers much of the year, and it's selling faster than just about any other car in America. The versatile Forester, with ample space in the back for a wet dog, comes standard with a 170-horsepower 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine to power all four wheels. It's the only small SUV to ace an insurance group's offset frontal crash test. Starts at just under $22,000 excluding shipping. less

The small SUV has been in dealers much of the year, and it's selling faster than just about any other car in America. The versatile Forester, with ample space in the back for a wet dog, comes standard with a ... more

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Subaru XV Crosstrek

It's Subaru's first gas-electric hybrid, aimed at the environmentally sensitive outdoorsy crowd that wants efficiency while hauling kayaks to the river. Automatic gets 33 mpg on the highway and 28 in the city. Starts at just under $22,000 excluding shipping. less

It's Subaru's first gas-electric hybrid, aimed at the environmentally sensitive outdoorsy crowd that wants efficiency while hauling kayaks to the river. Automatic gets 33 mpg on the highway and 28 in the ... more

Electric car maker Tesla currently makes just one sedan, the Model S. Its next vehicle, the Model X crossover, is expected to go on sale toward the end of 2014. A preproduction version shown at the Detroit auto show last January had seven seats and unique gull-wing doors that open vertically instead of sliding to the side. More details, including price and equivalent fuel economy, will be released next year. less

Electric car maker Tesla currently makes just one sedan, the Model S. Its next vehicle, the Model X crossover, is expected to go on sale toward the end of 2014. A preproduction version shown at the Detroit auto ... more

The 11th generation of the Corolla — one of the best-selling small cars on the planet — goes on sale in September. Toyota took a risk with an edgier, more chiseled design, and LED headlights give the car a more premium look. Toyota estimates the Corolla gets 37 mpg on the highway and 29 mpg in the city. The Corolla starts at $17,610 — including an $810 shipping fee — for a base version with a manual transmission or $18,210 for a base automatic. The ECO version starts at $19,510. less

The 11th generation of the Corolla — one of the best-selling small cars on the planet — goes on sale in September. Toyota took a risk with an edgier, more chiseled design, and LED headlights give the car a ... more

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Toyota Highlander

Toyota hasn't yet released details on the new Highlander SUV, which will go on sale early in 2014. A hybrid version will hit the market in the spring.

Toyota hasn't yet released details on the new Highlander SUV, which will go on sale early in 2014. A hybrid version will hit the market in the spring.

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Toyota 4Runner

The redesigned 2014 4Runner has a distinctive, architectural front grille and a standard roof rack on all trim levels. Inside, there's more second-row leg room thanks to sculpted front seats, and lower trim levels get nicer features like a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter. The 4.0-liter, 270-horsepower V6 remains, and gets 17 mpg in the city and 22 on the highway for the 4x4 or 23 for the 4x2. Pricing hasn't been released for the SUV, which goes on sale in September.

The two-door, four-seat Wraith has the unmistakable and imposing front end of a Rolls with a rakish slanted roof in the rear. It's the most powerful Rolls ever built, with a 6.6-liter V12 engine that gets 624 horsepower. Inside, there's a new system that uses GPS data and navigation to scan the road ahead and automatically pick out the right gear from the eight-speed transmission. Another first is a rotary controller for the dashboard screen that has a touch-sensitive pad that lets you "write" who you want to call or where you want to go with your finger. Want more? You can have 1,340 fiber optics sewn into the headliner to make it look like you're driving under a starry sky. Pricing will start around $300,000 when the Wraith goes on sale later this year.

The two-door, four-seat Wraith has the unmistakable and imposing front end of a Rolls with a rakish slanted roof in the rear. It's the most powerful Rolls ever built, with a 6.6-liter V12 engine that gets 624

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Toyota Tundra

The 2014 Tundra full-size pickup truck gets a complete makeover, with a bigger, bolder grille up front, improved suspension below and an integrated spoiler in the rear to improve fuel economy. A backup camera is standard on all trim levels, a first for the full-size pickup segment. On the inside, Toyota has made ergonomic improvements, including installing more comfortable front seats that move back farther, and reduced wind noise. There's a new top-of-the-line model, the 1794 Edition, which pays homage to the San Antonio ranch, founded in 1794, where Toyota's plant is now located. It has a western theme, with saddle brown leather seats, suede accents, and premium features like heated and cooled seats and navigation. The engine choices — a 4.0-liter, 270 horsepower V6; 4.6-liter, 310-horsepower V8; and a 5.7-liter, 381-horsepower V8 — are carried over from the previous model, which got up to 17 mpg in city and highway driving. Pricing hasn't been released for the truck, which goes on sale in September. less

The 2014 Tundra full-size pickup truck gets a complete makeover, with a bigger, bolder grille up front, improved suspension below and an integrated spoiler in the rear to improve fuel economy. A backup camera ... more

Sometime during the model year, the base 2.5-liter five-cylinder engine will be replaced by a 170-horsepower, 1.8-liter turbocharged four to increase gas mileage by 17 percent. Current five-cylinder Beetle gets 31 mpg on highway. New GSR retro racer line is added, and Beetle Turbo becomes the R-Line. Price wasn't announced. The Beetle Coupe starts at $19,995 excluding shipping, while the convertible starts at $24,995.

Sometime during the model year, the base 2.5-liter five-cylinder engine will be replaced by a 170-horsepower, 1.8-liter turbocharged four to increase gas mileage by 17 percent. Current five-cylinder Beetle gets

VW's top seller gets the new 1.8-liter turbocharged and a direct-injection four-cylinder engine to replace the 2.5-liter five-cylinder. New engine gets 36 mpg on highway. A 30th anniversary GLI performance model comes late in the model year. Jetta starts at $16,720 excluding shipping.

VW's top seller gets the new 1.8-liter turbocharged and a direct-injection four-cylinder engine to replace the 2.5-liter five-cylinder. New engine gets 36 mpg on highway. A 30th anniversary GLI performance